09-14-2012, 11:46 PM
Just a word about the cork floor. We put that in the kitchen, easy to install (it is a floating floor with snap/click instillation). It does not need to be sealed and it still looks new after 5 years of use. However, not cheap. I think it was around $6 a sq. ft installed. There are some relatively cheap hardwoods and some really cheap pergo like floors. Sheet vinyl can look great depending on what you choose (like make sure you have 12 ft.+ sheets to minimize seams). I love the cork. It has a "warm" feel and is quiet. Also, although marmoleum/lineoleum can look really good, it is not cheap. Around $4-5 a sq.ft installed.